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Synonyms

indecision

American  
[in-di-sizh-uhn] / ˌɪn dɪˈsɪʒ ən /

noun

  1. inability to decide.

Etymology

Origin of indecision

First recorded in 1755–65; in- 3 + decision

Example Sentences

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Campaigners accused the prime minister of indecision over the disputed amendment.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

January volume was the strongest in the past seven months, while the trading range was unusually tight, pointing to growing indecision.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

“If this dynamic continues, indecision in gold’s price movements is likely to persist in the near term,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

But if markets interpret the pause as fear or indecision, volatility would rise sharply.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

Armstrong, after a moment of indecision, turned towards the latter.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

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